Secretsundaze Go Bang!, London

Secretsundaze's big bank holiday party was just one of the events left without a home following the demise of the London (Dis)Pleasure Gardens. However, after a fortnight of frantic phonecalls, they've secured a venue that's every bit as spectacular as previous Secretsundaze locations – and certainly easier to get to than Pontoon Dock. Camden's Roundhouse may be best known for its rock gigs and circus shows, but it has a rave heritage stretching back to the psychedelic happenings of the late-60s, not to mention Spiral Tribe's free parties in the early 90s. Even though noise restrictions prevent a full-on terrace rave, the Roundhouse skylights will be opened, transforming the whole feel of the main hall. Four Tet and Matthew Herbert are the big-name headliners, while there's bassier stuff in the studio from Ill Blu and DjRUM. After nightfall, the fun continues down the road at Proud Camden with the impeccable selections of Levon Vincent and Ben UFO.

Roundhouse, NW1, Sun

Sam Richards

Anagram, Edinburgh

Few venues can promise a night guaranteed to give you the willies, although many would imply that anything's possible if you play your cards right. Located in Edinburgh's underground vaults, once housing the city's worst poverty-stricken slums, the aptly named Banshee Labyrinth claims to be Scotland's most haunted nightclub and hosts this month's outing by the Anagram guys. Resident DJs Dijimij, Steev-e and Kol spin their usual mix of acid, tribal techno and old school punk, warming up the dancefloor for Londoner and acid techno producer Guy "Geezer" McAffer, scaring off any errant spirits with a live techno set. Best known for his involvement with both the RAW (Ripe Analogue Waveforms) and WAH WAH labels, Geezer has been a driving force in the birth and development of the underground acid techno sound that is unique to London. Admission's free, so don't be expecting any refunds if the resident spooks Old Jack, Molly, Willy and the Watcher fail to materialise.

The Banshee Labyrinth, Niddry Street, Sat

Patric Baird

Memorex, Cardiff

Derrick Carter. Photo: Steve Black/Rex Features

Never short of boshing hardcore and glitterball glam, Cardiff has recently witnessed a renaissance of interest in high-quality drum'n'bass, breaks and underground house nights. Its first 'proper' underground dance club, Aura, opened a few months ago and has all the required elements in place, most notably a thumping sound system guaranteed to re-arrange the sturdiest of body parts. After a run of high-profile guests, the club's flagship night Memorex hosts a five-hour show from the legend that is Derrick Carter. A key figure in the 'second wave' of Chicago house back in the early-90s, Carter delivers every time, switching between old-school disco, soul and jazz while retaining the essential optimism of early house. An utterly essential evening.

Aura, Mill Lane, Sat

John Mitchell

Carnival Afterparties, London

There are some regular Carnival-goers who maintain that following your nose to find the best impromptu parties is all part of the fun. But there are plenty of enticing ticketed events taking place as well. Staunch have commandeered the Supperclub with Loefah, Zed Bias and A Guy Called Gerald; Benji B's Deviation posse pitch camp at Paradise with special guests Zinc, Toddla T, Oneman and IG Culture (and there's even a bonus PA from 90s soulman Omar); and Rompa's Reggae Shack have The Garden Bar, with Wookie and Marcus Visionary slowly ratcheting up the tempo as the night goes on.

Various venues, W10, Mon

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Werk, Darlington

Ravers are usually spoiled for choice on August bank holiday and this year is no exception. Tomorrow's Werk party in Darlington is one such treat, with the musically savvy promoters showcasing the deep, Detroit house scene with the appearance of Marcellus Pittman. A member of the 3 Chairs collective, Pittman is not as well known as partners Moodymann and Theo Parrish, but on several joint dates in the UK, has outshone his high profile colleagues as a DJ.